New York State Contract Reporter #HCR-RFP-260603

Public Engagement Consultant Services for Statewide Fair Housing Assessment

The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), through the Fair and Equitable Housing Office (FEHO), is seeking a Public Engagement Consultant to support a statewide fair housing assessment. - Government Buyer: - New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), part of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Fair and Equitable Housing Office (FEHO) - Scope of Services: - Develop and submit a comprehensive Public Engagement Plan - Organize and conduct 14-16 virtual stakeholder focus groups with fair housing stakeholders - Plan and facilitate 4-6 in-person regional public meetings and 2 virtual (WebEx/call-in) public meetings - Design, distribute, and analyze two community surveys on housing discrimination and fair housing, translated into 12 languages - Compile and submit a comprehensive Public Engagement Report summarizing all findings - Quantities and Deliverables: - 1 Public Engagement Plan - 14-16 virtual stakeholder focus groups - 4-6 in-person regional public meetings - 2 virtual public meetings - 2 community surveys - 1 Public Engagement Report - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must manage outreach, event logistics, technology, accessibility, and reporting - Minimum qualifications for legal status, experience, and availability - Participation goals: 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 15% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a consulting services solicitation - Place of Performance: - Statewide across all New York State counties - Key government offices in Albany and New York City

Description

The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) is seeking a consultant to assist the Agency’s Fair and Equitable Housing Office (FEHO) with public engagement activities that inform an assessment of a fair housing report. The engagement includes developing a Public Engagement Plan, conducting Public Engagement Events, administering Community Surveys, and producing a Public Engagement Report. The contract will have a one-year term, subject to approval by the Agency’s Board of Directors. The work will be conducted statewide across all New York State counties.

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